Nubia Air vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.